'Captain America' sequel to be filmed in Ohio

The Ohio Development Services Agency Film Office awarded Disney’s Marvel Studios a $9.5 million Ohio Motion Picture Tax Credit for two project locations related to the new film, “Captain America: The Winter Soldier.”

The film will be shot in northeast and southern Ohio, according to a news release from the Ohio Development Services Agency.

“First the ‘Avengers,’ now ‘Captain America’ – Hollywood is seeing the benefits of filming in Ohio,” Christiane Schmenk, director of the Ohio Development Services Agency, said in the release. “This is another example of the positive impact that the Ohio Motion Picture Tax Credit is having on our film industry and our state’s job-creation picture overall.”

An Ohio Department of Development spokeswoman said the production hasn't said exactly where it will be filming, but the Greater Cleveland Film Commission said some of the film will be shot in Cleveland. Marvel's $1.5 billion blockbuster, "The Avengers," also filmed in Cleveland.

Production in Ohio is expected to begin in February 2013 and run through the spring. The film is scheduled to hit theaters April 4, 2014.

It’s estimated $35 million will be spent in Ohio on the production over about 150 days for preparation, shooting and post-production work. About 40 percent of the movie will be shot in Ohio, creating an estimated 2,800 Ohio job opportunities.

To be eligible for the tax credit, a production company must show reviewable progress to the Ohio Film Office within 90 days of receiving the notification letter. The tax credit is only provided after completion of the production.

A total of $9 million in tax credits are still available in fiscal year 2013.